South Dakota Board of Technical Education

State leaders are awarding more than $1.5 million to develop job training at the South Dakota State Penitentiary.

While education can lead to higher paying careers, it all starts with finding that first actual job. At the most recent Board of Technical Education meeting, the state’s education leaders dove into the job placement rates.

Enrollment is up at South Dakota’s technical schools. That, according to the state Board of Technical Education chair, bucks nationwide trade school trends.

South Dakota high school seniors can for a limited time apply for free at one of the 10 public universities or technical colleges in the state.

Students at South Dakota trade schools can expect a hike in tuition.

Once again, tuition rates are frozen in South Dakota. The benefit also extends to the technical school system.

South Dakota's technical schools are retaining students at a higher rate than the national average. The state's four tech schools are keeping 78% of their…

The South Dakota Board of Technical Education held its first spring meeting this week to set tuition for the next academic year. The board was appointed…